Nicknames
Who was nicknamed the "King of Pop?"
Michael Jackson
How did teenagers help the birth of Rock and Roll?
There were a lot of teenagers buying things and they bought records, record players and concert tickets. They wanted music that was different than their parents'
What were the influences that helped birth Rock n’ Roll?
(there were 5)
Rhythm & Blues music, Teenagers, Radio DJ’s, Record Companies and Producers
What was the first channel showing music videos and interviews with bands? How did that impact music?
In 1981, Music Television, or MTV was the first channel showing music videos and interviews with bands and artists, 24 hours a day! Now artists could share their music by making ‘music videos’. Some bands had hit records just by making popular videos instead of radio or concert tours.
What does R&B stand for?
Rhythm and Blues
Which band, nicknamed the Fab Four, was one of the most influential bands of all time?
The Beatles
What gives Rock and Roll its steady beat?
What was the ‘British Invasion’?
English Rock n’ Roll bands and musicians started coming to the US
What are some of the unusual instruments used in rock music that were highlighted in our video?
bagpipes from Ireland and Scotland (AC/DC ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top’), Winton Musical Fence (Gotye “Eyes Wide Open”), sitar from India (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’.), spoons (Soundgarden’ ‘Spoonman’), Koto from Japan (Wagakki)
Where did R&B come from?
Chicago
alt. answer: the blues
Who was nicknamed the "Father of Rock and Roll?"
(Hint: He sings Johnny B. Goode)
Chuck Berry
What are some of the styles of music that influenced Rock n' Roll?
Rhythm & Blues (R&B), Doo Wop, Gospel, Jazz, Country & Western and Chicano Rock
Name three styles of Rock during the 1960s and 1970s.
Garage Rock, Pop Rock, Folk Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Glam Rock, Funk Rock and Progressive Rock
What do many music historians say is the first rock festival and when did it take place?
The Monterey Pop Festival in 1967
What was the biggest genre of R&B that emerged in the 1960s?
Soul
Who was nicknamed the "King of Rock and Roll?"
Elvis Presley
What is a cover song?
A cover song is a reinterpretation of an existing song. A cover song is an artist making a new version of another artist's song
Name three of the instruments of Rock n' Roll.
Drums, Drum Machine, Electric Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, 6 String Guitar, 12 String Guitar, Single Neck Guitar, Keyboard, Double Neck Guitar
Name a music festival.
Montery Pop Music Festival, Woodstock, Lalapalooza, Coachella
What are some of the styles of R&B?
Jump Blues, Club (or Sophisticated) Blues, Chicago Blues, Soul, Funk, Pop
Who was nicknamed the Queen of Soul?
(hint: RESPECT)
Aretha Franklin
A culture is a group of people who have similar values, beliefs and ways of living. What kinds of things were part of the Rock n’ Roll culture?
Haircuts, clothing, comic strips, art, TV, movies, cars, etc
What were some of the highlighted advances and changes in music technology?
Improved Microphones, Mixing Boards, 8-tracks, Cassettes, more Radio Stations
Who was the first black artist and first woman to be on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine?
Tina Turner
Name three of the instruments played in R&B music?
Drums, Bass guitar, Electric guitar, Piano/Keyboards, Saxophone, Voice, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Background Vocals.